Marketing is actually very simple. It involves telling people what you do...over and over and over. The key to successfully marketing your massage therapy business is consistency.So, first, let's take a look at the difference between marketing a service and marketing a product.Products are tangible... you can touch and feel... Read More
My 6 year old daughter Emily knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up. Two weeks ago she knew that she wanted to be a teacher. Last week she knew that she wanted to be an Olympic swimmer. This week she knows that she wants to be... Read More
If you're like me, you're always looking for ways to promote your business - without spending a ton of money. Well, you're in luck. This article lists five of my top 10 favorite ideas for promoting your business or organization for next to nothing (and in some cases, completely fr*e).... Read More
Websites have replaced the brochure as the "must have" marketing tool for businesses large and small. While virtually every business has a website, few are harnessing the potential of their websites and the Internet in general to promote and grow their businesses. So how can you be sure your website... Read More
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. General George S. PattonMany people think they have too many important things to do, but thats not the real problem. The real problem is either 1) you are trying to... Read More
It takes money to make money is an adage we hear everyday in the business world. So, when it comes to getting promotional items, you've got to budget for it. Or do you?There are several ways you can save money on your promotional item order. If you are planning to... Read More
There are many ways to reach out and find the people you are trying to attract for your business. Here are just a handful of ways to get you started:1) Attend organization meetingsWhere do people in your target market hang out? Research this, and then plan to attend a meeting... Read More
Marketing to women entrepreneurs is not difficult. You just have to follow six easy, but essential, principles.As of 2004, there are an estimated 10.6 million privately-held firms in the U.S. that are 50% or more women-owned, accounting for nearly half (48%) of all privately-held firms. These firms generate 2.46 trillion... Read More
An important part of planning your business is to know who will use your products/services.The vast majority of small businesses will rely on their communities for sales. It is in your best interest to get to know everything you can about your community, or the people who will use yor... Read More
I just spent a week at the beach with my family and, as much as I vowed not to think about work, stumbled onto a highly relevant lesson for marketing professional services.It was actually my mother who inspired this lesson, thanks to the following beachy quote she had on the... Read More
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